Single pattern vs standard split with TEA's?
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From: Lake mary, (Orlando) FL
Single pattern vs standard split with TEA's? Ok down to the final decision for the new cam...would a 228/228 .588"/.588" 112 make more power than a 228/230 .571"/.573" 112 with stage 2 TEA 5.3's? I know the power difference wouldn't be much but trying to get every last drop of power out of my combo...opinions please 
Re: Single pattern vs standard split with TEA's? This is basically the specs I have been considering....I believe between the two it is a crap shoot. Once tuned they will be close. One other option I have been considering is using an XER intake lobe and a XE exhaust lobe...228/230 .588/.573...with a 113(+3)lsa. Let us know what you decide and results....it will be interesting to say the least.
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From: Bowling Green, KY
Re: Single pattern vs standard split with TEA's? I think the 228/228 cam would be better because that cam is on XER lobes. On another point, I don't think you will see much difference between the 2, but if it were my car i'd get the 228/228
Re: Single pattern vs standard split with TEA's? I would tend to agree with Brent, either a single pattern cam OR a reverse split with 2 degrees more on the INTAKE lobe. The total engine airflow heads have produced the best results with small reverse splits 2-4 degrees or single pattern cams. I made ~435rwhp with a single pattern cam and a couple of bent valves.
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From: bronx ny
Re: Single pattern vs standard split with TEA's? always go with what the head porter suggest's, they will know the best. Brent says use the one with xer lobes, then use the one with xer lobes, I would also ask brent if he has a better choise in cams to work with his heads, maybe he would suggest a 228/230 cam on xer lobes, Use the cam he recomends so hopefully you use the full potential of the head with out another disapointing result becuase of wrong matched parts
